Jennifer Poynton

I am a Provisional Psychologist nearing completion of the internship program and employed by BodyMatters Australasia. I have qualifications and experience in supporting and treating eating disorders and am a Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician with ANZAED. I have training in Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and Maudsley Family Based Therapy (MFBT). I also employ CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, DNA-V (a values-based(a values-based approach for teens), and supportive counselling in my therapeutic practice. Furthermore, I am currently undertaking professional development in Gottman Level 1 & 2 Couples Therapy.

I have over 5 years clinical experience and am collaborative, strength-based, person centred and authentic. My focus is on building a collaborative partnership with clients in the process of working towards their goals, whilst ensuring that I am meeting the client where they currently are on their process of change and recovery. have experience in support and treatment across a range of issues – which often also exist for people presenting with eating disorders. These include conflictual relationships, parenting, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, neurodiverse presenting (autistic, ADHD), gender fluid, gender diverse and LGBTQI+, addiction issues, chronic pain, work stressors and work/life balance, OCD, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.